Horror Movies
Which film in the Paranormal Activity franchise was the most commercially successful?
Paranormal Activity 3.
What candy is shaped like a pumpkin?
Pumpkins.
Why are black cats associated with Halloween (and bad luck)?
They were believed to be witch's familiar gifted to them by the devil.
What is the original context behind Halloween?
A day to remember saints/martyrs and to absorb Pagan practices into Christianity.
Only one holiday surpasses Halloween in annual consumer sales. What is it?
Christmas actually takes the cake!
What was the first horror movie to be nominated for an Academy Award?
The Exorcist.
What was candy corn originally called?
Chicken Feed.
A famous magician died on Halloween, who was it?
Harry Houdini.
In Alabama, it is illegal to dress as a nun or priest for Halloween. What is the maximum fine for this crime?
$500.
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
Skittles.
Why do you want to avoid crossroads on Halloween night?
Everyone loves a good pumpkin jack-o-lantern, but jack-o-lanterns were originally made out of what vegetable?
Turnips
How much did Americans spend on Halloween in 2019? (Hint: More than $1 billion)
$2.6 billion.
What horror movie was the first to show a flushing toilet which was integral to the narrative?
Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.
Halloween was nearly cancelled as a holiday in the 1930s, what was the reason?
Pranksters and vandals were causing millions of dollars in damages to U.S cities on Halloween night.
What is the most commercially successful horror franchise of all time?
Godzilla.
How many pieces of candy does the average house give to each trick-or-treater?
Two pieces.
Why did women look in mirrors while walking downstairs at midnight on Halloween?
To see their boyfriends.
What is the original spelling of Halloween?
Hallowe'en.